Although 'Animal Farm' is written as a fable to what extent could it be looked at as a comment on human behaviour?
Richard Jefferis Although 'Animal Farm' is written as a fable to what extent could it be looked at as a comment on human behaviour? Gorge Orwell wrote the story of Animal farm in 1945. The story is all about the toils of the animals on a farm called "the Manor farm" under the control or the farmer, Mr Jones. They decide to rebel and kick Mr Jones off the farm and take it over for them selves. It was a good plan but corruption quickly spread through the pigs and every thing goes down hill fast from then on. At the end it leaves with the pigs and the humans looking and acting like the same creature. Old major appears only in chapter one but his soul goes marching on. He is a majestic old boar respected by all. His speech to the animals leads directly to the great rebellion. He makes them aware of the injustice they suffer and fills them with hope of a better life. Major is wise and benevolent and wants only to help his fellow animals. Old major is the thinker of the farm and has spent most of his life lying in my stall just thinking about life. "I have had much time for thought" We first meet napoleon in chapter two as a large," rather fierce looking Berkshire boar" with a "reputation for getting his own way". His silence and depth of character contrast with snowball's liveliness and endless flow of ideas. Like most directors he rises to power in two stages.
An extract from a book inspired by the below picture.
An extract from a book inspired by the below picture. I finally arrived home. I kicked off my shoes and called out that I was back. Silence. That was strange because the house was normally buzzing with excitement. Confused I walked into the sitting room only to find both my parents sitting, soundless, staring at the sideboard. Neither made any gesture to show they were aware of my presence. I knew something was wrong. After a long awkward silence dad spoke very quietly almost a whisper, 'Foot and mouth disease'. I was struck dumb all I could manage was a feeble, 'oh'. The next day was the weekend; it felt more like a century though. It dragged on and on in silence. The only sound was the occasional whistle of the wind. Apart from that everyone and everything was as silent as a mouse. The only time we were altogether was when we watched the news; it was depressing though, all we saw were dead pigs and other cattle being picked up by lethal looking machines and being laid on top of a huge mound of animals. It was horrible. They're burning them tomorrow so I will refuse to watch the television, although mum insists they won't show it. Finally its time to return to school, I'm glad for anything that can keep my mind off the major issue, not that it will, its all I think about at the moment. I'm trying to keep positive; the nearest report of it is over three hundred
Animal Farm is a classic guide for a dictator's rise to power
Nestor Chavez -23-05 IB English11 Ms. Lê Word Count: Animal Farm: Take Home Essay Test Q: Animal Farm is a classic guide for a dictator's rise to power. What are the methods used by Napoleon and the pigs in their takeover of animal farm? Give an example of how a similar dictatorship has happened in history besides the Russian revolution. Animal Farm, by George Orwell, can be read on three different levels. On its first level, it is an entertaining story about farm animals and their cruel overseers. Very young children can understand and enjoy the story at this level. On its second level, it is an allegory representing the Communist takeover of Russia in 1917 and the subsequent perversion of the idealistic goals of the revolutionaries. On its third level, Animal Farm is an allegory representing any movement and the persons in that movement that goes crooked because of the corrupting lure of power. This has happened repeatedly throughout history. The leader of Animal Farm, Napoleon, can be related to many different people of power such as the most recent: Saddam Hussein, Fidel Castro, Adolph Hitler, etc. The other characters of the novel, Animal Farm can be seen as more characters in real life other than in the Russian Revolution. The methods used by Napoleon and the pigs in their takeover of Animal Farm were similar to other methods used in real life. Napoleon
How successful as an adaptation of the novel is the cartoon version of 'Animal Farm'.
How successful as an adaptation of the novel is the cartoon version of 'Animal Farm' "A film for all the family. It educates and entertains with a story that is forever timeless." This was how the animated version of 'Animal Farm' was described. The eighty-seven page novel written by George Orwell aimed at teenagers and adults has recently been converted into an hour and ten minute long film which is suitable and supposedly appealing to young children. This meant having to cut down and altar some of the storylines and characters within the novel to suit this age range but at the same time, trying not to lose the basic structure of the novel and the messages given out by George Orwell throughout the book. After viewing the film, we all have our individual opinions on whether this has been done effectively and whether the purpose of the novel was fulfilled. I felt that on a whole, the cartoon version of 'Animal Farm' did not live up to the standards of the novel, however, you find that this is the case with most films that have been converted from books. Although the basic storyline of the novel was suitable for children, the meaning behind the novel was beyond the understanding of this age range. I feel that the producers took on a very hard task to try and convert this high standard novel into a film for all ages. The purpose of the novel was clear; the critism of
How does Major seek to persuade the animals in chapter one of Animal Farm?
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Vivisection is both immoral and unjustifiable - Discuss.
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I have decided to talk about vegetarianism and why people decide to live their lives in this way. I have found a number of good reasons for people choosing this way of life.
I have decided to talk about vegetarianism and why people decide to live their lives in this way. I have found a number of good reasons for people choosing this way of life. . You'll save animals lives: In the UK around 2.5 million cows, chickens, pigs etc. are slaughtered every single day to satisfy the public's meat habit. Most are reared in over crowded factory farms where they are denied fresh air and exercise. In 1993, Britain exported about 2 million sheep and lambs, around 500,000 young calves. Britain also exported 88,000 pigs in the same year. Nearly a decade later and these figures are increasing greatly. 2. You'll improve your health: According to a detailed report by an American Institute for Cancer research, 'Vegetarian groups have been shown to have lower overall mortality, lower risk of cardiovascular disease (which is heart cancer) and other related diseases, lower rates of obesity and a longer life expectancy than general population comparison groups.' A vegetarian diet not only costs less but it helps the earth's resources go further as it's cheaper and more environmentally friendly to produce vegetable crops. From early times right up to the middle of this century the vast majority of people obtained most of their food from fruits, vegetarian and other plants. Over millions of years human beings have evolved to eat plant foods - we are naturally
In what ways are 'The Handmaids Tale' and 'Nineteen Eighty-four' Warnings to the societies in which they were written?
Luke Hopson Coursework Essay In what ways are 'The Handmaids Tale' and 'Nineteen Eighty-four' Warnings to the societies in which they were written? The first warning I noticed was the loss of freedom and rights in both novels. For example in '1984' Winston Smith is always surrounded by 'telescreens' watching his every move and fears the day the 'thought police' will come knocking on his door. Children were hired as spies and would report straight to the 'thought police' if they sensed anything untoward. The Parsons children who lived next door to Winston even reported their father for saying 'God' in his sleep. This has strong links with a regime in Nazi Germany called 'Hitler Youth' where the same sort of thing would go on. It is warning the societies about how they will be dictated and isolated, not able to do anything without being watched. Likewise in Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaids Tale' freedom is restricted. This fact is proven with a quote from the novel that reads "Freedom to and freedom from." It was then made clear by Atwood that in the days of when the book was written it was 'freedom to', whereas in the society of Gilead it had become 'freedom from'. This again is a warning to the readers of what their society could turn into. Whilst researching contextual information I came across a view of 'Jill
Chapters 6 and 7 Answers
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'Napoleon getsthings done where as Snowball has things done to him'.
"Napoleon gets things done where as Snowball has things done to him' The two main characters 'Napoleon' and 'Snowball' in George Orwell's satirical fairy story Animal Farm are contradictory. The situation on Manor Farm before Napoleon and Snowball are introduced is regarded as 'unequal' according to the animals that work on the farm. They believe that Mr. Jones is an evil autocrat, who treats animals in an unfair manner. The animals feel as if they are being persecuted and it seems imperative to develop a new system to run the farm. Old Major, a well respected twelve year old 'majestic looking pig' who is nearing his death, makes a speech to the animals envisioning a future where all animals are equal and where no animals were treated unfairly or oppressively. A song relating to the utopia where animals live freely and not in fear of humans is also sung. Old Major's dream, which is later embodied by the pigs' doctrine of 'Animalism', is similar to Karl Marx's ideas or Marxism. After his death two young pigs, 'Napoleon' and 'Snowball', take the lead in fulfilling Old Major's dreams. An uprising occurs (named 'the rebellion') and the evil dictator Mr. Jones is ousted from the power, leaving the farm's maintenance and the animals welfare to the animals themselves. The natural leaders of Animal Farm are Napoleon and Snowball. Their differences at first appear to be trivial and
